This workshop assessed and discussed challenges related to managing deer populations in Maryland. Presented by University of Maryland Extension Woodland Stewardship Education program, in cooperation with Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife & Heritage and Forest Service divisions, and Howard and Montgomery Counties' deer programs
Deer in suburban yard. Photo courtesy George Timko, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service
Overview of Deer Management in Maryland
Brian Eyler, Dept. of Natural Resources Wildlife & Heritage Division
Impacts of Deer on Natural Ecosystems and Tree Plantings: Challenges for Tree Planting
Anne Hairston-Strang, MD Dept. of Natural Resources Forest Service
Integrated Deer Management approach (IDM) for Extension Clientele: Overview of deer impacts & effectiveness of Lethal & Non-lethal Management Options
Jonathan Kays, University of Maryland Extension
Suburban Deer Management: Issues & Options
Brian Eyler, MD DNR Wildlife & Heritage Division
Latest in Fencing and Repellent Products
Jennifer Smith, Deerbusters, Inc.
Hunting Leases & Utilizing Organized Hunting Groups
Jonathan Kays, University of Maryland Extension
Panel Discussion I: Models for Running a County & Community Deer Management Program
1) Ryan Butler, Montgomery County
Panel Discussion I: Models for Running a County & Community Deer Management Program
2) Sam Richardson, Howard County
Panel Discussion II: Community-Based Deer Management Efforts: A Citizens Task Force Approach to Implementing Deer Management in your County or Community
1) Doug Tregoning, Montgomery County, University of Maryland Extension retired
Panel Discussion II: Community-Based Deer Management Efforts: A Citizens Task Force Approach to Implementing Deer Management in your County or Community
2) Georgia Eacker, Howard County University of Maryland Extension